Lake Elsinore CA Ortega Hwy View Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard 1940s-50s-image
Lake Elsinore CA Ortega Hwy View Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard 1940s-50s-image

Lake Elsinore CA Ortega Hwy View Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard 1940s-50s

$ 7.07

Country of Origin: United States Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Region: California Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Advertising, Divided Back Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted brand: Union Oil Company Country: United States Material: Cardboard Unit of Sale: Single Unit Year Manufactured: 1940s-1950s Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Brand/Publisher: Union Oil Company Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1959 Signed: No City: Lake Elsinore Type: Chrome Subject: Lake, Scenic View, Automobile, Advertising Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Lake Elsinore CA Ortega Hwy View Union Oil 76 Gasoline Postcard 1940s-50s. Discover a vibrant vintage postcard showcasing the breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Elsinore, California, as seen from the historic Ortega Highway. This captivating scene, part of Union Oil Company's "Natural Color Scenes of the West" series, captures the essence of Southern California's picturesque inland route between Los Angeles and San Diego. The foreground features a classic mid-century automobile and onlookers admiring the expansive lake, known for its vibrant outboard motor races and natural hot springs, flanked by cultivated fields and rolling hills. This collectible piece, promoting "76 GASOLINE," is a quintessential example of mid-20th century travel ephemera. The detailed chromolithography vividly brings to life the natural beauty of the Elsinore Valley, making it a significant historical artifact for enthusiasts of California landmarks, vintage automotive culture, and classic American advertising. It offers a unique glimpse into the region's past, reflecting the golden age of road trips and scenic exploration.

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